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The “Meantimes” of Life.

The “Meantimes” of Life.

Woman's Hospital

Author: Elise Juergens One year ago today, we went in for our second embryo transfer. It was a Friday the 13th and a full moon. After one failed transfer, lots of tests, a surgery, two biopsies, and months of hormonal preparation with daily pills and injections– I laid on the table as the staff swirled […]

Is it the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Is it the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Woman's Hospital

Your body goes through many hormonal changes after you give birth. Some women experience the “baby blues,” which are weepy, sad feelings that usually start on the second or third day after birth and last around 10 days. About 8 out of 10 new mothers experience the baby blues. In some women, hormonal changes can […]